Religion & Spirituality - 14 January 2007

2007-01-14 14:10:04 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

"I want to say to all you Scribes, Pharisees, heresy hunters, all of you that are going around picking little bits of doctrinal error out of everybody's eyes and dividing the body of Christ... get out of God's way, stop blocking God's bridges, or God's going to shoot you if I don't. I refuse to argue any longer with any of you out there. Don't even call me if you want to argue. Get out of my life. I don't want to talk to you. I don't want to see your ugly face." - Paul Crouch, President, Trinity Broadcasting Network

2007-01-14 14:09:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

4. God sent his prophet to threaten David with how many years of famine?

Seven (2 Samuel 24:13)
Three (I Chronicles 21:12)

Which one is true?

2007-01-14 14:09:36 · 2 answers · asked by Ali 5

I read that a "creation museum" just opened. Without being insulting, could someone please explain how you can just put aside all the scientific proof that the Earth is far older than the 6,000 years the creationists claim? I know there are large holes in the evolutionists story too, so I dont need to hear that. Dont tear the evolution side apart, just try to convince an admitted skeptic that there is any beliveable way that it could have happened the way creation claims.
I dont want to hear "its all about faith" because that means you dont have any proof, and Im not saying it *didnt* happen that way, I just want some reasonable person to tell me how they can believe it in 2007.

And no, im not an atheist, Im an agnostic, which means I dont know which side is right, they both have major problems being believeable.

2007-01-14 14:08:54 · 19 answers · asked by Rich F 3

2007-01-14 14:08:27 · 9 answers · asked by Thomas g 2

My Bible tells me that it is to be understood that this is not a book of predictions, but it is, instead, symbolic. That this book applied to a people and a time far different than our own. I believe that. It is logical. Why is there, especially now, such a facination with the rapture, with the tribulation, and with Revelation - when, in fact, many of the modern views of such have been invented at least 100 years ago ( I realize that it is not specifically 100 years, a little more than that, but bear with me). It is especially prevelant in fundamentalist churches. The Catholic Church and my Presbyterian faith do not focus on this depressing aspect of the Bible. Why does yours?

2007-01-14 14:08:17 · 17 answers · asked by The Pope 5

2007-01-14 14:08:09 · 22 answers · asked by Atlas 6

Isn't he "omnipotent?" Isn't he "good?" If he can make a race of self destructive creatures by himself (humans, namely), why won't he feed a couple of poor Africans?

2007-01-14 14:07:44 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous

attend church, why or why not.

If yes, what is your church like? If no, how do you nuture your relationship with God?

2007-01-14 14:06:27 · 17 answers · asked by Gardener for God(dmd) 7

At my school a few friends and have created a bible study group. The first one went really well (about 15 people showed up) and one of the co-creators is doing the second bible study and I am doing the third, but I have no clue what to do it on. I was wondering if anyone had any topic ideas (I can work with about any topic) but preferably not a topic too...how should I put this...intense for the people I am doing this for (ex. sexual purity and such).


I greatly appreciate your input!
Thank You & God Bless!

2007-01-14 14:06:08 · 8 answers · asked by Tiffany 1

*Sigh* I know there's never been an atheist U.S. president in history (or at least publicly known), but I think this answer I got from 006 sums my opinions up pretty well.


"America would be better off with an atheist president, because he would not give precedence to one religious affiliation over any others, and he would base his decisions purely on what is for the greater good of America, without being influenced by the prophecies of whatever religion he follows. It's no coincidence that the Bible calls for the re-establishment of Israel and our unilateral support for that country which has different laws for different races (something which is totally un-constitutional).

God did not choose GWB to lead this nation, we the people did, for better or for worse. "

Thanks 006 :).


What do you people think?

2007-01-14 14:05:25 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

Breathe, breathe in the air.
Don't be afraid to care.
Leave but don't leave me.
Look around and choose your own ground.

Long you live and high you fly
And smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry
And all you touch and all you see
Is all your life will ever be.

Run, rabbit run.
Dig that hole, forget the sun,
And when at last the work is done
Don't sit down it's time to dig another one.

For long you live and high you fly
But only if you ride the tide
And balanced on the biggest wave
You race towards an early grave.

Breathe ~ Pink Floyd

So what do you think? Spiritual or not? What do you think it's trying to say?

2007-01-14 14:04:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or would you give up your religion

2007-01-14 14:04:02 · 14 answers · asked by petepastie 2

2007-01-14 14:03:56 · 9 answers · asked by fedfoo 2

2007-01-14 14:03:15 · 15 answers · asked by jesus_freak_born_again 1

2007-01-14 14:00:54 · 4 answers · asked by philips e 1

I've never attended any kind of services and i don't quote any bibles. Does this make me an athesist? I believe in myself

2007-01-14 14:00:43 · 25 answers · asked by macmike 2

was it good?
and what church was it?

2007-01-14 14:00:41 · 19 answers · asked by jesus_freak_born_again 1

2007-01-14 13:59:31 · 23 answers · asked by jesus_freak_born_again 1

2007-01-14 13:59:23 · 7 answers · asked by jesus is gay 1

I don't understand something. I've pretty much decided I'm an atheist. It was my own choice but there is something I can get out of my head. It's sort of more towards Catholics. Who would go to hell. A man who raped and murdered a woman, but afterwards went to church, got baptized, and asked for forgiveness? Or the atheist who tries to live a good life, donates to charities, raises her children in the best household they can, but never believes in God? Because the answer I have been told my many Catholics disturbs me. They all told me that the atheist would burn in Hell and the murderer would go to Heaven. Isn't God supposed to have infinite patience? Isn't he supposed to let those who lead good lives into Heaven? I just think that if you lead a good life, that if you try your hardest to be a good person, then you should go to Heaven. That's All. And please none of the "this is a question you need to ask yourself." I want your opinion. Thanks.

2007-01-14 13:58:58 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Sometimes we get lost in theories and concepts and spend too much time intellectualizing about Buddhism.How do we get down to living it?

2007-01-14 13:58:55 · 3 answers · asked by philips e 1

I will in fact right now consider, for fun, that God does exist and that He wants us to believe in what the Bible teaches. But, I currently have no predetermined conception of God. This makes me wonder, what if this God isn’t a truly loving god and a just god? What if this God is indeed an evil demon who is actually attempting to deceive us? Maybe all of existence is an illusion. Maybe 2 plus 2 does not really equal 4. Perhaps we are merely a toy that this God has created for his own enjoyment so that he can sit back and watch us war, love, persevere, or perish. It would be impossible for us to ever truly know. Therefore, what incentive do I have in which to believe??

2007-01-14 13:57:30 · 6 answers · asked by farley101us 2

where do people get ideas that the bible is a myth book ,people that openly acclaim their cristianity are dumb following sheep and when i ask why all they can do is insult my spelling!

2007-01-14 13:57:29 · 4 answers · asked by That one guy 5

Well...I left my husband due to "domestic violence" - which was mostly emotional/mental/verbal abuse...but did entail a few physical things and culminated in him threatening to kill me (and looking like he was trying) in the car. Had a big meeting with my church...do NOT intend to church bash...I love God and His people...but this church leader - whom I loved and respected so much - told me I could not come to the church if I divorced this man. I'm not divorced yet, but I'm working on it. Anyone have any thoughts about this? I read a good book (besides the Bible) called, "Divorce and Remarriage in the Church" and I did Bible research - and I think it's ok to divorce for abuse...what do you think?

2007-01-14 13:57:01 · 20 answers · asked by Jazmin 2

JUST WONDERING HOW MANY PPL PRAY

2007-01-14 13:56:06 · 14 answers · asked by jesus_freak_born_again 1

2007-01-14 13:56:04 · 4 answers · asked by philips e 1

When I see a rainbow, I remember his promise, when I see the eagle I feel it's of a good sign, that he wants my attention, and when I feel the holy spirit in me, I know I am pleasing him, or when I feel his presence, and feel what he tells me.

God is real. God is there, here and everywhere, if you feel him, it can be as strong as if you see him.

2007-01-14 13:55:16 · 11 answers · asked by inteleyes 7

So lets end it here. All christians say "Here" and atheists raise your hands.

Theres alot more atheists on this site from what ive seen lately.
so why dont we just have another holy war? after all killing everything diffrent is how christianity got to its power. taste of their own medicine ehh?

(and if you think im serious, go kill yourself, i just want a good humorous thread)

2007-01-14 13:55:01 · 10 answers · asked by DrewM 3

Please state where this story goes wrong, what is wrong, and why it is wrong. I doubt it is accurate, but I am curiouse.

1. (Person) So... what proof do you have for evolution? (Evolution) Oh, well , we see the universe is really really old, due to rock layers and all. 2.(Person) Yeah, but have you seen anything change species? (Evolution) Oh no! It occurs very rarely. 3. (Person) So... If you have never witnessed it, how is it real? how do you know of it , or how did you come upon this idea? (Evolution) Well, we see a common theme in many different species. 4. Couldnt that be explamed by a God who likes order and, thus, makes things with similarites? Well, I suppose, but what proof of God do we have? 5. Well, the fact that we are here, for one thing. But evolution explanes that. 6. All the missing links have been explained, you have not seen species changing in process. 7. All you have is a theory, and we have what you would call our own "theory".

2007-01-14 13:54:11 · 5 answers · asked by Proverbs 1:7 2